What is Dactinomycin Injection?
Dactinomycin Injection is used for the treatment of several kinds of cancer such as some kinds of cancer that affect the testicles (testicular cancer), uterus, or womb (gestational trophoblastic neoplasia), kidneys (Wilms’ tumor), bones, and muscles (Ewing’s sarcoma).
How Dactinomycin Injection is used?
Dactinomycin Injection works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It might be given as a single therapy or in combination with some other medication. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
Common Side effects of the Injection.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers, and loss of appetite. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your Problem to the doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is a very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you on regular blood tests to check for these.
Precautions:
Before Using This medicine, tell your Problem doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are taking. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
Brand Name: Dacilon
Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories
Presentation: Injection
Strength: 0.5mg
